Living in West Tawakoni, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Tawakoni · Census data 2020–2024
West Tawakoni has 2,382 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $60,441 (23% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $97,000, the median rent is $1,298/month.
West Tawakoni at a glance
- Population
- 2,382
- Median age
- 41.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $60,441State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $97,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,298/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is West Tawakoni a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Tawakoni
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Tawakoni the median home value is $97,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,298 per month, which is 43.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,579 a month in housing costs.
West Tawakoni median household income
The median household income in West Tawakoni is $60,441 and the income per person is $23,126. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in West Tawakoni: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,038
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.78
West Tawakoni demographics
- Population
- 2,382
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 858
- Foreign-born
- 16.5%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Tawakoni ›
Education in West Tawakoni
12% of adults 25 and older in West Tawakoni have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Tawakoni
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
West Tawakoni vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Tawakoni | 2,382 | $60,441 | $97,000 | $1,298 |
| Hawk Cove | 644 | $64,167 | $95,300 | $1,900 |
| Quinlan | 1,618 | $44,563 | $193,800 | $1,162 |
| East Tawakoni | 869 | $57,500 | $168,200 | $942 |
| Lone Oak | 487 | $65,500 | $168,000 | $1,125 |
| Point | 912 | $68,508 | $158,600 | $855 |
| Union Valley | 751 | $93,051 | $325,900 | — |
| Wills Point | 3,921 | $71,919 | $189,700 | $1,030 |
| Poetry | 1,642 | $95,357 | $367,100 | $2,114 |
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What is the median household income in West Tawakoni, TX?
The median household income in West Tawakoni is $60,441, 23% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Tawakoni?
The median home value in West Tawakoni is $97,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in West Tawakoni?
The median gross rent in West Tawakoni is $1,298 per month, about 43.2% of household income.
Is West Tawakoni, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in West Tawakoni?
The median age in West Tawakoni is 41.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in West Tawakoni?
The average commute to work in West Tawakoni is 42 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Tawakoni?
The unemployment rate in West Tawakoni is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Tawakoni?
12% of adults in West Tawakoni have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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